Leete tire co.sent my husband on a out of state call to tow a vehicle to n.c.coming back interstate 85 north the tow truck ending up running off the road into the woods and caught fire,looked like exploded,killed my husband and his body burned in flames.friday before the fatal accident my husband ask for two new tires on his tow truck for the ones on it were badly worn,his boss just swapped the tires from left to right on each front side,this truck had 1 half million miles on it,leete does their own inspections,and does not keep their employees safe,the boss waren strum gets a bonus each month if he doesnt have to fix or replaces any thing on the employees company trucks,fed.motor carrier state these truck are not allowed to even go out of state,they are investigate now,and no log is made to service these company trucks,the air bag never went off to save my husband,the tire tread separated on the front tire.my husband died as the result,please help!!
The worst 2005 International 4300 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Wheels1
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- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Certain my 2005 through 2006 international heavy trucks and ic corp ce school buses manufactured between june 4, 2004, and march 31, 2005. The anchor bolt that is the pivot point for the driveline parking brake shoes may fatigue and break as a result of an incorrect surface treatment.
- Risk
- If the bolt breaks, the park brake may not engage. This could cause the vehicle to roll away without warning and could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- International recall no. 00518. International will notify owner and replace the affected anchor bolts free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Customers may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 05V368000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks built with iros rear air suspension systems, four rear suspension fasteners may not be tightened sufficiently. This hardware connects the main support members of the rear suspension to the hanger brackets.
- Risk
- This connection could fail if the nuts worked their way loose or off, or the bolts broke from fatigue. A failure of these fasteners could result in separation of the main support from the hanger bracket possibly resulting in a sudden loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all four bolts and tighten the bolts properly. The recall began on november 5, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 04V508000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 International 4300 82
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article provides guidance to dealership personnel, Technical Services personnel, Dealer Service...
- This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files
- Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
- This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle...
- This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations...
- In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of...
- Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All
- Title: Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles
- Title: A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities Applies To: All current models
- Title: Fan belt replacement guidelines for frayed edges Applies To: All Models
What 2005 International 4300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 international 4300 dump truck. The contact stated the engine would slip into idle mode and when depressing the accelerator pedal, it would not respond. The failure occurred while driving various speeds. There were numerous warning lights illuminated on the dashboard when the failure would occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the wiring harness was replaced. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000 and the current mileage was approximately 89,000. Updated 7/16/10 *cn the consumer stated the wiring harness had friction breaks in numerous spots; along the frame and engine causing a short and caused the truck to shut down with no warning. The truck had to be towed to the dealer twice. Updated 07/22/10
Please advise where I might find out information about international dump trucks. The dump bed broke away from the frame of my father's truck. We are trying to determine if this is a common occurrence. Model # international truck 4300 sba 4x2 thank you for any information you can provide.
Premature and excessive brake wear on 2005 4300 international trucks, as well as 203 and 2004, to front passenger side only. Seven out of nine international trucks showed this pattern. Three out of four 2005 international trucks had critical pad wear on the front passenger side only, resulting in little or no remaining pad left while all other braking points had extended life remaining. Local international service department maintained that condition was critical with braking system comming apart.this occurred on a 2005 international with just 46,000 road miles.
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Questions about the 2005 International 4300
Is the 2005 International 4300 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2005 International 4300, close to a typical 4300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 International 4300?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 International 4300 have?
2 recalls, covering parking brake and suspension.
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